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Pickleball center ready for soft opening in Steamboat Springs
On the verge of unveiling its newest facility, the Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball Complex will soon be considered the largest compound of its kind in the Rocky Mountains and the second largest in Colorado. The complex as a whole is now home to 12 tennis courts — six indoor and...
Jeffco will pilot new programs, including a welcome center bus, to better serve immigrant students
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. An influx of immigrant students last year left the Jeffco school district scrambling to meet their needs. So this fall, officials are piloting new programs and support to help newcomer students. The school district is piloting...
Unemployment claims in Colorado increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Colorado rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,004 in the week ending July 13, up from 2,156 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Documentary celebrates Colorado's wolf reintroduction
DENVER — A good film takes its audience on a journey. There should be emotion. Ups and downs. And great characters. Ryan Sedgeley, first-time film producer, thinks he has the perfect subject that will fit that bill. "It's such a huge story to tell, and I think there are...
Colorado Motorcycle Safety + Travel Method to Be Legalized
Cruising around on a motorcycle is something that really brings a sense of exhilaration, adrenaline, and freedom to travel that doing so in a car or truck simply can't offer. Check Out Some of the Coolest Vintage Motorcycles in Colorado |. However, it's no secret that while it can be...
Forest Service calls abandoned campfires across Southern Colorado a ‘dangerous trend’
More than 130 reports of unattended or abandoned campfires have come in to a regional dispatch center in Pueblo so far this year. That's according to the U.S. Forest Service out of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands office. The agency called this a “dangerous...
Grand Junction High School demolition begins
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Construction crews began tearing the old Grand Junction High School building a couple of days ago, as students and staff prepare for the start of the school year. The original Grand Junction High School was constructed in the 1950s. More than half a century later,...
Gravel crushing operations to continue on the Grand Mesa
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Gravel crushing operations will continue on the Grand Mesa. The Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest’s Grand Valley Ranger District announced that the gravel crushing operations will continue along Cottonwood Pass adjacent to the National Forest System Road #257. Gravel from the operation...
Hilltop purchases former downtown Wells Fargo building
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Nearly a year after closing, the former downtown Wells Fargo building will have a new owner. Hilltop Community Resources announced Thursday it purchased the building, 359 Main St. in Grand Junction. Hilltop plans to consolidate three different departments — the Family Resource Center and Hilltops’s corporate and IT offices — into the building.
Community Hospital nominated for nationwide award
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Grand Junction’s own Community Hospital has the nation watching after it was recently nominated for the national Most Beautiful Hospital award. The hospital is one of around 80 facilities up for the award, sponsored by Soliant — a national healthcare staffing firm. The...
A MUSE: Think different for something to do this weekend in and near Aurora
AURORA | Thinking about shopping? Maybe a walk on the greenbelt? Tacos?. Here’s a short list of unusual ways to spend the weekend in and near Aurora. Bright Nights is a collaboration with Tianyu Arts an Culture, Inc., the largest producer of Chinese lantern festivals in North America. This event transforms the Park into a captivating realm with larger-than-life sculptures illuminating the night across its 12 acres. Each year brings a fresh theme, new experiences, and captivating sculptures.
New speakeasy-style bar in historic downtown Eagle now open
Make your way to historic downtown Eagle for some sophisticated sips of cocktails, wine and beer at The Collective on Second, a brand new bar on Second Street. The idea behind The Collective on Second came from Brian Kunkel, owner of Second Street Tavern, with business partners Jesse Echtler and Richard Butters.
Every Denver Nuggets player competing in the 2024 Olympic Games
Now that the Nuggets are done with Summer League, and have (all but) filled their final roster spot with Russell Westbrook, it feels like the bulk of the offseason is over. But training camp and preseason are still months away, so what do Nuggets fans do now?. Well luckily, we...
Giving to Ark Valley Voice is Tax Deductible Support of Democracy
“Christmas in July” Donations are Easy, Secure and Come with Personal Reward. July is the Ark Valley Voice (AVV) “Christmas in July” fund drive. Unlike other nonprofit entities who seem to ask every few weeks, we do only two donation appeals each year — in July and December. Donations to AVV, whether a one-time donation or a recurring donation are 100 percent tax deductible and all donations go to support our crew of working journalists.
Charlie Condon contract: Former Georgia baseball star reportedly signs MLB-record signing bonus with Rockies
Former Georgia baseball slugger Charlie Condon made MLB history Friday as he signed his rookie contract with the Colorado Rockies. Less than a week after being taken with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft by the Rockies, the 2024 Golden Spikes Award winner signed the largest MLB draft signing bonus in MLB history at $9.25 million according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis was the first to report it. ...
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